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ZIP 33142

Pop. 58,908·Miami-Dade County·212th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,350/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$388
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 33142 · $2,350
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,100
Research median
$2,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,200/yr
At $2,350/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33142 (Brownsville, FL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,908
Median income
$39,608
Median age
39.5
Renters
70.8%
Age distribution
22.5%
22%
26%
13%
16.6%
Under 1822.5%
18–3422%
35–5426%
55–6413%
65+16.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
27.8%
70.3%
White12.6%
Black27.8%
Hispanic70.3%
Education (25+)
30.8%
38%
17.9%
13.3%
No HS diploma30.8%
HS diploma38%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
29.2%
70.8%
Owner29.2%
Renter70.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33142 in Brownsville, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,915 → $39,608
up 28.1%
Population
57,733 → 58,908
up 2.0%
Renter share
72.6% → 70.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
12.8% → 13.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
38.2 → 39.5
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $39,608 today, compared with $30,915 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 33142 in Brownsville, FL adding about 1,175 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 72.6% to 70.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 33142 covers Brownsville, FL. The median rent here is $2,350/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 71% of local median household income ($39,608/yr), ZIP 33142 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33142?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33142 (Brownsville, FL) is $2,350. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33142 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33142's median rent of $2,350/mo is $388 (20%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 33142 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33142 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #212 out of 661 ZIPs tracked at $2,350/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33142?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,350/mo in ZIP 33142. The local median household income is $39,608/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33142?

Rent in ZIP 33142 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33142 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33142 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,350/mo, rent takes approximately 71% of the local median household income ($39,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33142 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 33142 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.8% of ZIP 33142 households are renters, while 29.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33142 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33142 compare to the rest of Brownsville?

ZIP 33142 is more affordable than Brownsville overall. At $2,350/mo, it's $132 below the Brownsville citywide median of $2,482/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33142 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33142 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
71%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,350/mo, rent takes ~71% of ZIP 33142's median household income ($39,608/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33142 71%Benchmark 30%
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